Roma's Shortage at Left Wing

Paulo Dybala is on the verge of signing a new contract with AS Roma. The Argentine forward has consistently expressed his desire to remain with the club, and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has backed the renewal in recent weeks. The Friedkin Group ownership is now on board and aims to finalize the deal before the June 30 deadline, pending only their final approval. Dybala's commitment to Roma reflects the club's broader summer activity. Alongside the midfielder's contract situation, defender Zeki Celik is also close to an official announcement. Lorenzo Pellegrini's new contract discussions are expected to take place in early July, following his current deal's expiration. The club is working to secure its key players as it prepares for the upcoming season under Gasperini's stewardship. The renewal represents continuity for Roma's attacking core and underscores the fresh direction under the current coaching and ownership setup. All parties—player, coach, and owners—appear aligned on keeping the forward at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma midfielder Manu Koné has been selected to start for France in their World Cup Group I match against Norway. Koné was excluded from France's opening group fixture against Senegal but made his World Cup debut in the subsequent game against Iraq. He is now set to start again alongside Tchouaméni as France faces Norway on 21 June, with head coach Didier Deschamps continuing to build confidence in the Roma player's abilities at the tournament. Both France and Norway enter the match having already secured qualification for the next stage with 6 points each from their opening two group games. While the match holds little significance in terms of advancement, it carries weight in determining first place in the group. Koné's progression from bench to starter reflects Deschamps's faith in the 22-year-old's potential on the international stage, marking a notable development for the Roma midfielder during the 2026 World Cup campaign.

Mason Greenwood, the English forward currently at Marseille, is AS Roma's primary transfer target as head coach Gasperini seeks to strengthen the attack after the club's return to the Champions League for the first time in seven years. Roma has reportedly reached an agreement with the player, but according to transfer specialist Alfredo Pedullà, the club has not yet submitted an official offer or held meetings with Greenwood's father, who serves as his agent. Gasperini is keen to add Greenwood to elevate Roma's chances of winning immediately, and the timing appears favorable: Benatia, a former Roma director now helping to facilitate Greenwood's exit from Marseille, is managing the departure process. However, the club remains in a holding position as negotiations have not progressed beyond preliminary stages. Pedullà stated: "Greenwood is a profile that Gasperini likes (confirmed), but there are no official offers and no missions or meetings with the father. When and if we move from theory to practice, we will discuss it." The future of the transfer and Roma's concrete efforts to bring the player to the capital remain uncertain, with significant steps still required before any deal materializes.